Hearty Spinach Braid

Name: Hearty Spinach Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 (4.25-oz.) can deviled ham or chicken spread; 2 eggs; 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 small shallot, minced; Dash salt, if desired; 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain; 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust; 1 teaspoon water

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Servings 12

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Looking for a hearty appetizer using Pillsbury™ pizza crust? Then check out this braid that’s filled with ham and spinach.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Oct 20, 2016

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Ingredients

1 (4.25-oz.) can deviled ham or chicken spread
2 eggs
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 small shallot, minced
Dash salt, if desired
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust
1 teaspoon water

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine deviled ham and 1 of the eggs; mix well. Add cheese, shallot, salt and pepper; blend well. Add spinach; mix well.
2

Unroll dough; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to form 14x9-inch rectangle. In small bowl, combine remaining egg and water; mix well. Brush egg mixture lightly over dough; reserve remaining for top of braid.
3

Spread filling lengthwise in 4-inch-wide strip down center of dough to within 1/4 inch of each end. With sharp knife, make cuts 1 inch apart on long sides of rectangle, just to edge of filling. Fold strips of dough alternately over filling to create braid. Fold ends of braid under to seal. Brush top with reserved egg mixture.
4

Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 12g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe

Calories: 130

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Cholesterol: 50mg; 17%

Sodium: 340mg; 14%

Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1/2 High-Fat Meat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.